Friday, March 11, 2005
New Type of Lithium-Ion Battery: More Powerful, Charges Faster, Lasts Longer
Posted by Jonathon Watkins in "OFF-TOPIC" @ 09:10 AM
"A rechargeable battery that can be fully charged in just 6 minutes, lasts 10 times as long as today's rechargeables and can provide bursts of electricity up to three times more powerful is showing promise in a Nevada lab. . . . The crystalline surface of a carbon anode is susceptible to damage by the repeated temperature changes that occur as the battery is used and recharged. This limits its life to around 400 charging cycles. The more rugged lithium titanate anode should make it possible to recharge the battery as many as 20,000 times."
OK, so this new kind of lithium-ion battery provides larger currents, gives more power per volume, charges quicker and has a far longer lifespan. It seems that the only possible drawback may be price. ;-) Altair Technologies hope to license the technology to major battery makers, who could have devices on the market within two years. The sooner the better really. We need it.
OK, so this new kind of lithium-ion battery provides larger currents, gives more power per volume, charges quicker and has a far longer lifespan. It seems that the only possible drawback may be price. ;-) Altair Technologies hope to license the technology to major battery makers, who could have devices on the market within two years. The sooner the better really. We need it.
